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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.56 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.56 and 90.49 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.56 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.56 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.56 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 20,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501.41/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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